A Norwich man faces illegal weapons charges after a disturbance early this morning outside his apartment on Summit Street.

According to Norwich police, witnesses said Steven A. Velez, 32, of 229 Summit St., Apt. B, ran inside his apartment after the disturbance carrying a large handgun. A police dog team found Velez’s cell phone and a revolver nearby, police said.

Velez was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, interfering with a police officer and breach of peace. He was being held on $500,000 bail.

Sholanda Washington, 30, who lives at the same address, was charged with interfering with a police officer and breach of peace as a result of the same incident.